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SUMMARY:ITS SIDS
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide an overview of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It will also highlight the risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in childcare.  Participants will receive the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy\, learn about sleep waivers/documenting sleeping baby and updated research about SIDS.  Participants will also be walked through how to complete an unresponsive infant drill and the reason for doing them regularly.   \nTarget Audience: Infant & Toddler Early Childhood Professionals \nTuesday\, December 10\, 2024 @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Tuesday December 3\, 2024 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Board Room\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \n  \nTrainer (s):   Jasmine Smith\, Core Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                     \nShewanna Manning Core Quality Improvement Coordinator
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-20/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T222410Z
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SUMMARY:Staying on Track
DESCRIPTION:Why are daily classroom routines and schedule so important in the daily lives of teachers and young children? How does following a consistent daily schedule with embedded routines support the social and emotional development of the children in your class? What can we do to help children ‘stay on track’ as they move through a typical preschool day? Through this training\, you will receive answers to these questions and develop a deeper understanding of the role of schedules and routines in supporting healthy social-emotional development for all children. Updated January 2021 \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals \nWednesday January 8\, 2025 @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Thursday December 19\, 2024 \n(Capacity limited to 25) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \n  \nTrainer: Shaquana Bynum\, Regional Social Behavioral Coach
URL:https://depc.org/events/staying-on-track/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T222750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T222750Z
UID:6089-1736438400-1736447400@depc.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:This training provides early educators with information and tools to prepare for many types of emergencies. The EPR in Child CARE Training addresses new NC Child Care Rules on emergency preparedness\, current nest practice recommendations and guidance on completing the online EPR Plan. \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals \nThursday January 9\, 2025 @ 4:00 pm- 6:30 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Thursday December 19\, 2024 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Auditorium\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 15) \n2 ½ contact hours |Cost $10.00 per person \nTrainer: Shewanna L Manning\, Core Quality Improvement Coordinator \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/emergency-preparedness-4/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T223858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T223858Z
UID:6090-1736879400-1736886600@depc.org
SUMMARY:Infant Toddler Zone:  Creating a Yes Environment: Safe Spaces for Infants & Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to create and utilize a safe environment for infants and toddlers? Join us as we look at key strategies incorporating child development and active supervision in maintaining safe and engaging environments. \nTarget Audience: Birth to Three early childhood professionals  \nTuesday January 14\, 2025 @ 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Thursday December 19\, 2024 \n(Capacity limited to 10) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person
URL:https://depc.org/events/infant-toddler-zone-creating-a-yes-environment-safe-spaces-for-infants-toddlers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T224419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T224419Z
UID:6091-1737644400-1737658800@depc.org
SUMMARY:Playground Safety   
DESCRIPTION:This training is the updated version of the North Carolina Playground Safety training adapted from the 2009 Playground Safety Training created by Dr. Karen DeBord at North Carolina State University. This training continues to reflect Dr. Bedford’s vision while also following the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) guidelines and requirements that ensure the safety of each child while in an outdoor learning environment. In this revised training\, participants will be given up to date content\, materials\, resources\, videos\, and pictures that reflect the standards set up by North Carolina and DCDEE. \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals \nThursday January 23\, 2025 @ 3:00 pm- 7:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Thursday January 9\, 2025 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Auditorium\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 15) \n4 contact hours |Cost $25.00 per person \nTrainer: Shewanna L Manning\, Core Quality Improvement Coordinator \n                 Tracy L Pittman\, CCR & R Core Services Program Manager \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/playground-safety-5/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T173554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T175051Z
UID:6079-1738677600-1738684800@depc.org
SUMMARY:ITS SIDS
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide an overview of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It will also highlight the risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in childcare.  Participants will receive the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy\, learn about sleep waivers/documenting sleeping baby and updated research about SIDS.  Participants will also be walked through how to complete an unresponsive infant drill and the reason for doing them regularly.   \nTarget Audience: Infant & Toddler Early Childhood Professionals \nTuesday\, February 4\, 2025 @ 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Tuesday January 28\, 2025 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Board Room\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC    \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer (s):   Deborah Thomas\, Birth to Three Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                               Jasmine Smith\, Core Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Shewanna Manning Core Quality Improvement Coordinator                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tracy L Pittman CCR & R Core Services Program Manager \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-21/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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UID:3473-1739145600-1739231999@depc.org
SUMMARY:Playgroups Are Back! 
DESCRIPTION:Play and Learn groups are offered every week during the school year\, starting the week of February 10\, 2025! \nChoose one of the following options:\n\n\nDown East Partnership on Mondays or Tuesdays\, 9:30 – 11:00\nSpaulding Family Resource Center\, Spring Hope\, on Wednesdays\, 9:30 – 11:00\nEdgecombe County Memorial Library\, Tarboro on Fridays\, 9:30 – 11:00\n\n\nKaleidoscope Play and Learn® groups are designed for families with children ages birth to 5 who want to:\nlearn fun ideas for hands on learning\nnurture their child’s positive social skills\nincrease their family’s healthy lifestyle habits!\n\nDuring each group families have free play\, arts and crafts\, healthy snacks\, and group time!  Toy incentives and a possible gift card available!\nCall Abbi Mullens at 252-985-4300 ext. 270 or by email at amullens@depc.org for more information and to register!
URL:https://depc.org/events/playgroups-are-back/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T225119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T225119Z
UID:6093-1739379600-1739386800@depc.org
SUMMARY:Math & Manipulatives
DESCRIPTION:This training will emphasize the importance of using math and manipulative materials inside the classroom through usage of commercial and teacher made materials. Participants will also gain knowledge on how to implement these activities into their activity/lesson plan. \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals \nWednesday\, February 12\, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (in person session)  \nRegistration form and fee must be received by: Wednesday February 5\, 2025 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Auditorium\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 15) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Shewanna L Manning\, Core Quality Improvement Coordinator \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/math-manipulatives/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T225452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T225452Z
UID:6094-1739471400-1739478600@depc.org
SUMMARY:Infant Toddler Zone: Infant & Toddlers Healthy Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Young children are learning how to function in the world around other children and adults. Learning how to support Infant and Toddler’s social and emotional development is a critical part of caring for this age group.  This session will give you a basic overview of child and brain development as it relates to behaviors. The participants will also explore strategies for self-care and how to encourage healthy behaviors. \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals \nThursday\, February 13\, 2025 @ 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Wednesday February 5\, 2025  \n(Capacity limited to 10) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Deborah Thomas\, Birth-Three Quality Improvement Specialist  \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/infant-toddler-zone-infant-toddlers-healthy-behaviors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20240815T131946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T131946Z
UID:5975-1739786400-1739793600@depc.org
SUMMARY:DEPC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For information regarding the Board Meeting\, please contact Wanda Barnes at wbarnes@depc.org or Lori Winstead at lwinstead@depc.org or call 252-985-4300.
URL:https://depc.org/events/depc-board-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Events,Home Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20240701T192634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T194133Z
UID:5931-1740049200-1740052800@depc.org
SUMMARY:NC Pre-K Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:To receive your link for the Zoom meeting\, please email Johneshia Hunter at least 24 hours in advance at jhunter@depc.org.
URL:https://depc.org/events/nc-pre-k-committee-meeting-8/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Events,Home Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T173915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T174624Z
UID:6080-1741694400-1741701600@depc.org
SUMMARY:ITS SIDS
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide an overview of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It will also highlight the risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in childcare.  Participants will receive the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy\, learn about sleep waivers/documenting sleeping baby and updated research about SIDS.  Participants will also be walked through how to complete an unresponsive infant drill and the reason for doing them regularly.   \nTarget Audience: Infant & Toddler Early Childhood Professionals \nTuesday\, March 11\, 2024@12:00(noon)-2:00pm (virtual session)  \nRegistration form and fee form must be received by Monday March 3\, 2025 \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer (s):   Deborah Thomas\, Birth to Three Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                                Jasmine Smith\, Core Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Shewanna Manning Core Quality Improvement Coordinator                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Tracy L Pittman CCR & R Core Services Program Manager \n  \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T191303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T191303Z
UID:6084-1741716000-1741723200@depc.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Environmental Ratings Assessment Overview
DESCRIPTION:During each individual session providers will have the opportunity to learn more about the changes as of February 1\, 2025. That focuses on a greater focus on responsive\, intentional teaching and language interactions with children as they use materials. overall\, of each environmental ratings scale will be provided.  \nFCCERS-3 (Family Child Care Environmental Ratings 3rd edition overview) \nTuesday March 11\, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form must be received by Monday March 3\, 2025 \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost FREE per person \nTrainer (s): Representatives for North Carolina Rated License Assessment
URL:https://depc.org/events/north-carolina-environmental-ratings-assessment-overview-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T192044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T212122Z
UID:6085-1741802400-1741809600@depc.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Environmental Ratings Assessment Overview
DESCRIPTION:During each individual session providers will have the opportunity to learn more about the changes as of February 1\, 2025. That focuses on a greater focus on responsive\, intentional teaching and language interactions with children as they use materials. overall\, of each environmental ratings scale will be provided.  \nSACERS-U (School Age Environmental Ratings overview)         \nWednesday\, March 12\, 2025 @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form must be received by Monday March 3\, 2025 \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost FREE per person \nTrainer (s): Representatives for North Carolina Rated License Assessment
URL:https://depc.org/events/north-carolina-environmental-ratings-assessment-overview-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20240815T132137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T141644Z
UID:5976-1742810400-1742817600@depc.org
SUMMARY:DEPC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For information regarding the Board Meeting\, please contact Lori Winstead at lwinstead@depc.org or call 252-985-4300.
URL:https://depc.org/events/depc-board-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Events,Home Page
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T212844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T212844Z
UID:6086-1742925600-1742932800@depc.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Environmental Ratings Assessment Overview 
DESCRIPTION:During each individual session providers will have the opportunity to learn more about the changes as of February 1\, 2025. That focuses on a greater focus on responsive\, intentional teaching and language interactions with children as they use materials. overall\, of each environmental ratings scale will be provided.  \nITERS-3 (Infant/Toddler Environmental Ratings 3rd edition overview) \nTuesday\, March 25\, 2025  @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form must be received by Monday March 17\, 2025 \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost FREE per person \nTrainer (s):   Representatives for North Carolina Rated License Assessment                                                                                                                                                               \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/north-carolina-environmental-ratings-assessment-overview-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T213737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T213737Z
UID:6087-1743012000-1743019200@depc.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Environmental Ratings Assessment Overview
DESCRIPTION:During each individual session providers will have the opportunity to learn more about the changes as of February 1\, 2025. That focuses on a greater focus on responsive\, intentional teaching and language interactions with children as they use materials. overall\, of each environmental ratings scale will be provided.   \nECERS-3 (Preschool Environmental Ratings 3rd edition overview)         \n Wednesday\, March 26\, 2025 @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form must be received by Monday March 17\, 2025 \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost FREE per person \nTrainer (s):   Representatives for North Carolina Rated License Assessment                                                                                                                                                               
URL:https://depc.org/events/north-carolina-environmental-ratings-assessment-overview-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T224746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T224746Z
UID:6092-1743768000-1743782400@depc.org
SUMMARY:Playground Safety   
DESCRIPTION:This training is the updated version of the North Carolina Playground Safety training adapted from the 2009 Playground Safety Training created by Dr. Karen DeBord at North Carolina State University. This training continues to reflect Dr. Bedford’s vision while also following the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) guidelines and requirements that ensure the safety of each child while in an outdoor learning environment. In this revised training\, participants will be given up to date content\, materials\, resources\, videos\, and pictures that reflect the standards set up by North Carolina and DCDEE. \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals \nFriday April 4\, 2025 @ 12:00 pm (noon) – 4:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Friday March 21\, 2025 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Auditorium\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 15) \n4 contact hours |Cost $25.00 per person \nTrainer: Shewanna L Manning\, Core Quality Improvement Coordinator \n                Tracy L Pittman\, CCR & R Core Services Program Manager \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/playground-safety-6/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T174444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T174444Z
UID:6081-1744732800-1744740000@depc.org
SUMMARY:ITS SIDS
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide an overview of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It will also highlight the risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in childcare.  Participants will receive the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy\, learn about sleep waivers/documenting sleeping baby and updated research about SIDS.  Participants will also be walked through how to complete an unresponsive infant drill and the reason for doing them regularly.   \nTarget Audience: Infant & Toddler Early Childhood Professionals \nTuesday\, April 15\, 2025 @4:00 pm- 6:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee form must be received by Tuesday\, April 8\, 2025\nDown East Partnership for Children/Board Room\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer (s):   Deborah Thomas\, Birth to Three Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                                Jasmine Smith\, Core Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Shewanna Manning Core Quality Improvement Coordinator                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Tracy L Pittman CCR & R Core Services Program Manager \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-23/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20240815T133103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T133103Z
UID:5978-1745229600-1745236800@depc.org
SUMMARY:DEPC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For information regarding the Board Meeting\, please contact Wanda Barnes at wbarnes@depc.org or Lori Winstead at lwinstead@depc.org or call 252-985-4300.
URL:https://depc.org/events/depc-board-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Events,Home Page
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T225835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T132917Z
UID:6095-1745337600-1745344800@depc.org
SUMMARY:Brain Architect
DESCRIPTION:How can you support a child that exhibits challenging behavior? You strengthen their brain architecture. A weak brain architecture makes it difficult for a child to learn or master skills\, problem-solving\, self-regulation\, empathy\, etc.…\, that will allow them to be successful in our society. Every day you have the opportunity to build and add to a child’s brain architecture. In this training participants will explore practices that will strengthen brain architecture and consider how these practices can prevent or eliminate a child’s use of challenging behavior to express themselves. \nTarget Audience: All early childhood professionals \nTuesday\, April 22\, 2025 @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (In person training session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Tuesday April 15\, 2025  \nDown East Partnership for Children/Auditorium \n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Shaquana Bynum\, Regional Social Behavioral Coach  \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/brain-architect/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20250321T132325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T132737Z
UID:6162-1745344800-1745352000@depc.org
SUMMARY:Building Relationships with Infants and Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing relationships are critical to the healthy development of infants and toddlers and are essential to adult wellness. The focus of this training is on the components of important relationships that sustain us throughout our lives\, and how we can build them with young children. Join us as we look into the process of developing relationships with infants\, toddlers and each other as their caregivers and educators. \n Target Audience: Infant/Toddler  early childhood professionals \nTuesday April 22\, 2025 @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Tuesday April 15\, 2025  \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Deborah Thomas\, Birth-Three Quality Improvement Specialist
URL:https://depc.org/events/building-relationships-with-infants-and-toddlers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20240701T192914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T194451Z
UID:5932-1746702000-1746705600@depc.org
SUMMARY:NC Pre-K Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://depc.org/events/nc-pre-k-committee-meeting-9/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Events,Home Page
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20250415T140046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T140046Z
UID:6192-1747227600-1747234800@depc.org
SUMMARY:Family Engagement
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging two-hour session\, participants will explore the effective implementation of the Creative Curriculum with a focus on maximizing the parent resources available on the dashboard.\nWe’ll examine how the intentional use of these tools strengthens family engagement and directly supports children’s learning outcomes\, contributing to school readiness and long-term academic success. Educators and leaders will leave with actionable strategies for integrating dashboard features into daily practice\, enhancing both classroom performance and family partnerships. \nWednesday\, May 14\, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM (Virtual Session) \nRegistration deadline: May 7\, 2025 \nTrainer: Marla Banks\, MB Consulting Enterprise\, LLC
URL:https://depc.org/events/family-engagement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20250321T133617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T133617Z
UID:6164-1747247400-1747254600@depc.org
SUMMARY:IT'S SIDS  
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide an overview of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It will also highlight the risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in childcare.  Participants will receive the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy\, learn about sleep waivers/documenting sleeping baby and updated research about SIDS.  Participants will also be walked through how to complete an unresponsive infant drill and the reason for doing them regularly.   \nTarget Audience: Infant & Toddler Early Childhood Professionals \nWednesday\, May 14\, 2025@ 6:30pm – 8:30pm (virtual session)  \nRegistration form and fee form must be received by Wednesday May 7\, 2025 \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer (s):   Deborah Thomas\, Birth to Three Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                                Jasmine Smith\, Core Quality Improvement Specialist                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Shewanna Manning Core Quality Improvement Coordinator                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Tracy L Pittman CCR & R Core Services Program Manager \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/its-sids-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T230206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T230206Z
UID:6096-1747332000-1747339200@depc.org
SUMMARY:How Are You How Am I
DESCRIPTION:Most preschool teachers are diligent about introducing their students to a large variety of literature and pre-literacy activities. But emotional literacy – the ability to identify\, understand and respond to emotions in yourself and others in a healthy manner – is even more basic to school readiness. We’ll examine the many benefits to children who gain a strong foundation in emotional literacy\, explore simple ways in which you can foster emotional literacy in your classroom\, and share some excellent resources for tools and activities teachers can incorporate into their daily classroom curriculum to make intentional teaching of emotions fun and easy. \n Target Audience: All early childhood professionals \nThursday May 15\, 2025 @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Thursday May 8\, 2025\,  \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Shaquana Bynum\, Regional Social Behavioral Coach
URL:https://depc.org/events/how-are-you-how-am-i-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20240815T132317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T132317Z
UID:5977-1747648800-1747656000@depc.org
SUMMARY:DEPC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For information regarding the Board Meeting\, please contact Wanda Barnes at wbarnes@depc.org or Lori Winstead at lwinstead@depc.org or call 252-985-4300.
URL:https://depc.org/events/depc-board-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Remote
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Events,Home Page
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20250321T133954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T133954Z
UID:6165-1749751200-1749758400@depc.org
SUMMARY:An Overview of Trauma and Trauma Responsive Care
DESCRIPTION:In this overview session\, participants will be introduced to the concept of trauma-responsive care and how it can support children who have experienced trauma or those who are at risk of experiencing trauma \n Target Audience: All early childhood professionals \nThursday June 12 @ 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm (virtual session)                     \nRegistration form and fee must be received by Thursday June 5\,2025  \n(Capacity limited to 20) \n2 contact hours |Cost $5.00 per person \nTrainer: Shaquana Bynum\, Regional Social Behavioral Coach
URL:https://depc.org/events/an-overview-of-trauma-and-trauma-responsive-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20241209T230535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T230535Z
UID:6097-1750759200-1750777200@depc.org
SUMMARY:Before and After School Care (BSAC)
DESCRIPTION:BSAC is a 5-hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field.  The training includes the following modules: 1) Health\, Safety\, & Nutrition\, 2) Environmental Design\, 3) Child/Youth Development\, 4) Developmentally Appropriate Activities\, 5) Guiding Child Behavior\, and 6) Quality School Age Care.  This training is required by the NC Division of Child Development for school age care professionals working in licensed programs but is a great training for new staff in any afterschool program setting. \nTarget Audience: School Age early childhood professionals \nTuesday June 24\, 2025 @ 10:00 am -3:00 pm (in person training session)\nRegistration form and fee must be received by: Tuesday June 10\, 2025 \nDown East Partnership for Children/Auditorium\n215 Lexington Street Rocky Mount NC \n(Capacity limited to 15) \n5 contact hours |Cost $25.00 per person \nTrainer (s): Shewanna Manning Core Quality Improvement Coordinator  \n                      Tracy L Pittman CCR & R Core Services Program Manager  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://depc.org/events/before-and-after-school-care-bsac-2/
LOCATION:DEPC\, 215 Lexington Street\, Rocky Mount\, NC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195929
CREATED:20250415T135627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T151011Z
UID:6191-1750960800-1750968000@depc.org
SUMMARY:The Sound of Safety
DESCRIPTION:Meaningful\, effective relationships and bonds help in the overall development of young children. During this session\, participants will learn why shared music-making experiences are best for building secure attachments in early childhood. And how to engage children and adults in a variety of shared music-making activities to enhance connections. \nBuilding secure bonds through shared music making with Kindermusik. \nVirtual Session \nRegistration deadline: Thursday\, June 12\, 2025
URL:https://depc.org/events/the-sound-of-safety/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Home Page,Training
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